Come join us this Wednesday as we will take a scenic ride from Cushing Park. The ride heads out on the High St. bike lanes and passes through Maudslay State Park. We swing down through the wooded roads in the Byfield and West Newbury area, then cross the Merrimack River at the Bates Bridge and ride along the river to Merrimac where the split occurs. The short route continues along the Merrimac River returning via the Chain bridge and Merrimac St. The long route heads north for a loop into South Hampton NH.  The return includes a few miles on the scenic Old Eastern Marsh Trail in Salisbury. Both routes feature lots of rural countryside and beautiful views of the broad Merrimack River. 

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Road ride
Neal Schuster
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9am
Cushing Park
71 Washington St
Newburyport MA 01950

Lunch options include Park Lunch and the Cormorant. Both are within walking distance from Cushing Park.

Routes
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* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
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